dexmedetomidine brands

14 registered brands containing dexmedetomidine in South Africa.

Dexmedetomidine

PubChem CID 5311068

Molecular formula: C13H16N2

Dexmedetomidine is a specific and selective alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist. By binding to the presynaptic alpha-2 adrenoceptors, it inhibits the release if norepinephrine, therefore, terminate the propagation of pain signals. Activation of the postsynaptic alpha-2 adrenoceptors inhibits the sympathetic activity decreases blood pressure and heart rate.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) · compound 5311068